G and L Marble Advice: The uses of Natural Stone in commercial endeavors

When you read about the uses of natural stone, the main focus has been on the residential usage of stone. We would like to take this opportunity to feature some of the many commercial uses of natural stone. If you take a moment to notice, natural stone is being used everywhere. It is all around you. From your local shopping mall, in the office building where you work, at your favorite restaurant or even in your neighborhood bank, these materials are beautiful and timeless. Have you ever wondered how these stones manage to get into all of these buildings? Limestone in Knoxville

Here's how the process works. In a commercial setting there are typically five groups of people involved in the process: The owner/client, the architect/designer, the general contractor, the sub-contractor and the supplier. All parties play an integral part in the selection and installation of the stone. 

When the owner hires an architectural firm to design a building, the owner is then considered to be the client. The client will give the architect his ideas and preferences for the project and the architect will plan the design and layout of the structure based on these ideas. Before the design has been completed, the client and architect usually have an idea of the basic material they would like to use in the building. The architect will then work in conjunction with either their in-house design department or an independent design firm on selecting the interior finishes. The interior color palette of the building is n selected for approval by the client. Limestone in Savannah

Once the color palette for the project has been approved, the supplier of the natural stone begins their involvement in the process. The architect/designer will either visit their local G & L Marble showroom or contact their architectural representative to select stone samples that will help bring the decided upon color palette to life. Having the resources to supply tiles, slabs and custom cut-to-size material allows G&L Marble Limestone in Atlanta to assist the architect and their client with many options. Because natural stone is imported from all over the world, it is not unusual for the stone on one project to come from as many as ten different countries. When all decisions have been finalized with regard to color, size and finish, the stone is now considered to be specified for the building. Limestone in Birmingham

Once the final plans are drawn and approved, the project will then go out for bid. The initial bidding process involves the selection of the general contractor. The general contracting company is responsible for all aspects of construction. From grading to granite, it is now their job to build the building. A second bid will involve the sub-contractor/stone contractor. Limestone in DestinThey will bid their portion of the work back to the general contractor. The sub-contractor/stone contractor that is awarded the job has the responsibility of measuring, purchasing and installing all of the specified stones. At this point he places the purchase order with G&L for the material needed to complete the project. Once the order has been placed, the international factories are notified of the order and the cutting of the stone begins. Upon completion of the order, the cut stone is shipped via ocean container to the United States. Limestone in Jacksonville

From start to finish, most commercial jobs take anywhere from 12-18 months to complete. Projects that are in the process of being specified today will not be ready for the actual stone for at least a year or more. So the next time you notice the various types of stone that you come into contact with everyday, consider the process involved and you will appreciate the beauty and performance of the finished product even more. Limestone in HighPoint

 

U.S. based supplier, quarrier and distributor of granite, travertine and other natural stone slabs, launches "Granite Countertop Birmingham"

Granite Countertop Birmingham is launched by G&L Marble

 

G&L Marble announces the release of new Granite Countertop marketing campaign and website in Birmingham, Alabama

 

G&L Marble, a U.S. based supplier, quarrier and distributor of granite, travertine  and other natural stone slabs, announced today the launching of the “Granite Countertop Birmingham” marketing campaign. G&L Marble is a privately owned operation located in Winston, Georgia and currently has 90,000 square feet of warehouse space that stocks granite, marble, limestone, travertine, slate and onyx imported from all over the globe. Travertine in Knoxville

With the focus on service and selection, Granite Countertop Birmingham by G&L Marble delivers the finest in natural stone for granite kitchen counters throughout Birmingham and Alabama with over two hundred varieties of granites in stock. Travertine in Birmingham

The showroom is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and is stocked with many sample slabs on display which can be viewed and immediately reserved by the customer for purchase by the fabricator of their choice. In addition to kitchen counters, the Granite Countertop Birmingham showroom has on display a variety of tiles, mosaics, and trim pieces to compliment walls, bath, or any existing or on-going project. Travertine in High Point

The Granite Countertop Birmingham campaign is a multimedia operation that will include ad placements in various media, supported by online promotions including Blogs, articles and other online strategies to market their granite countertops. 

The website, www.granitecountertopbirmingham.com is an interactive web portal that makes it easy for consumers and businesses to learn about the many options available for granite and natural stone countertops in Birmingham, Alabama. The site informs and promotes in regard to the ever-changing styles, colors, finishes, and sizes of granite and stone available. The site links directly to the G&L Marble inventory at www.GLMarble.com where visitors can search the actual company database. The site also focuses on promoting to the Birmingham and Alabama granite marketplace how the wide variety of granite offered will give unmatched and unique qualities to their kitchens and bathrooms. The campaign shows how the granite is quarried directly from the earth and how its extreme hardness and mirror like finish make it ideal for countertops and home improvements. Travertine in Savannah

The site and campaign are managed by Panorama Press, a marketing firm specializing in strategy, sponsorships and web development. “The primary objective of the Granite Countertop Birmingham campaign is to inform the public and businesses in Birmingham and throughout Alabama that the showroom in Birmingham is stocked with a vast array of natural stone including travertine, limestone, marble and granite,” said Manuel Enrique “Quique” Lopez, spokesman for Panorama Press. “We want the consumer to know that the showroom has on display a large variety of slabs, tiles, mosaics, and trim pieces for kitchen counters, walls, backsplashes and bathroom counters for all your natural stone design needs.” Travertine in Destin

In addition to their Winston, Georgia warehouse and distribution facility, G&L Marble has nine U.S. based showrooms located in: Atlanta, Alpharetta and Savannah, GA; Destin and Jacksonville, FL; High Point and Raleigh, NC; Birmingham, AL and Knoxville, TN.

G&L Marble owns and operates nine granite quarries in Namibia, Africa, along with a processing factory in South Africa. The quarries produce approximately 25 color selections that are processed into slabs and tiles at various factories and distributed throughout the United States, South Africa, and Europe. Travertine in Atlanta

The Granite Countertop Birmingham showroom is located at 4500 Fifth Avenue South, Bldg. G, Birmingham, Alabama  35222. For additional information, go to www.granitecountertopbirmingham.com, email to info@granitecountertopbirmingham.com, or call 205-588-4282. Travertine in Jacksonville

 

G&L Marble announces the release of new Granite Countertop Jacksonville marketing campaign and website in Jacksonville, Florida

Granite Countertop Jacksonville is launched by G&L Marble

G&L Marble, a U.S. based supplier, quarrier and distributor of granite and other natural stone slabs, announced today the launch of the “Granite Countertop Jacksonville” marketing campaign. G&L Marble is a privately owned operation located in Winston, Georgia and currently has 90,000 square feet of warehouse space that stocks granite, marble, limestone, travertine, slate and onyx imported from all over the globe.

With the focus on service and selection, Granite Countertop Jacksonville by G&L Marble delivers the finest in natural stone for granite kitchen counters throughout Jacksonville and Florida with over two-hundred varieties of granite in stock.

The showroom is located in Jacksonville, Florida, and is stocked with many sample slabs on display which can be viewed and immediately reserved by the customer for purchase by the fabricator of their choice. In addition to kitchen counters, the Granite Countertop Jacksonville showroom has on display a variety of tiles, mosaics, and trim pieces to compliment walls, bath, or any existing or on-going project. Kitchen Counters in Atlanta

The “Granite Countertop Jacksonville” campaign is a multimedia operation which includes ad placements in various media, supported by online promotions including Blogs, articles, and other online strategies to market the granite countertops and slabs. Kitchen Counters in Destin

The website, www.granitecountertopjacksonville.com is an interactive web portal that makes it easy for consumers and businesses to learn about the many options available for granite and natural stone countertops in Jacksonville, Florida. The site informs and promotes in regard to the ever-changing styles, colors, finishes, and sizes of granite and stone available. The site links directly to the G&L Marble inventory at www.GLMarble.com where visitors can search the company database and full inventory. The site also focuses on promoting to the Jacksonville and Florida granite marketplace how the wide variety of granite offerings gives unmatched and unique qualities to kitchens and bathrooms. The campaign shows how the granite is quarried directly from the earth and how its extreme hardness and mirror like finish make it ideal for countertops and natural stone home improvement projects. Kitchen Counters in Knoxville

The site and campaign are managed by Panorama Press, a marketing firm specializing in strategy, sponsorships and web development. “The primary objective of the Granite Countertop Jacksonville campaign is to inform the public and businesses in Jacksonville and throughout Florida that this G&L showroom in Jacksonville is stocked with a vast array of natural stone including travertine, limestone, marble and granite,” said Manuel Enrique “Quique” Lopez, spokesman for Panorama Press. “We want the Jacksonville and Florida area web consumer to know that the Jacksonville showroom has on display a large variety of slabs, tiles, mosaics, and trim pieces for kitchen counters, walls, backsplashes and bathroom counters for all your natural stone design needs.” Kitchen Counters in Savannah

In addition to their Winston, Georgia warehouse and distribution facility, G&L Marble has nine U.S. based showrooms located in: Atlanta, Alpharetta and Savannah, GA; Destin and Jacksonville, FL; High Point and Raleigh, NC; Birmingham, AL and Knoxville, TN. Kitchen Counters in Birmingham

G&L Marble owns and operates nine granite quarries in Namibia, Africa, along with a processing factory in South Africa. The quarries produce approximately 25 color selections that are processed into slabs and tiles at various factories and distributed throughout the United States, South Africa, and Europe. Kitchen Counters in High Point

The G&L Marble showroom in Jacksonville is located at 9410 Florida Mining Blvd East, Jacksonville, Florida  32257. For additional information, go to www.granitecountertopjacksonville.com, email to info@granitecountertopjacksonville.com, or call 904-746-4343. Kitchen Counters in Jacksonville

 

What is the relationship between Natural STONE, countertops AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Natural STONE, countertops AND THE ENVIRONMENT

 Most formations of stone are huge batholiths (large mass of intrusive igneous rock believed to have solidified deep within the earth). Quarry locations are tiny in comparison to the size of these formations. Natural Stone Counters Destin

   However, the Namibian Desert has an almost mystical landscape. There are giant dunes, vistas of rocky hills and dry riverbeds frequented by ostriches and springhok. To preserve the beauty of the desert, quarrying sites are limited to designated areas. Prior to the start of any quarrying activities, an environmental plan must be submitted and approved by the Ministry of Mines. The plan must define the procedures of quarrying that will best protect and minimize our presence in the desert. The quarries are continually monitored to ensure procedures are being followed, and to determine where and how they can be improved upon. The Africa Range is presently working to become ISO rated for its environmental standards. A strong commitment to minimizing environmental impact and working closely with the government of Namibia will ensure a continued supply of The Africa Range. Though it is definitely not a renewable resource, the high percentage of usable material removed from natural stone quarries limits the impact on our environment. Natural Stone Counters Jacksonville

 Unike most quarried or mined materials being removed from our earth, natural stone has a relatively low impact on our environment. The extraction process does not require the use of any chemicals. Only water is used at quarry sites to cool and lubricate diamond abrasives to cut the stone. Natural stone quarries do not produce toxic waste piles which can pollute the surrounding environment. Natural Stone Counters Savannah

 Because of the low impact that quarrying natural stone has on our environment, it has become one of many products that are used in projects that obtain LEED certification.  LEED, a voluntary program established by the U.S. Green Building Council, sets environmentally friendly construction guidelines for sustainable and energy-efficient buildings. Natural Stone Counters Savannah

 All manufactured or processed materials we use in our homes adversely affect our global and local environments. The best we can do is to choose products which have the least detrimental affects on our surroundings. Natural stone is the natural choice. Granite Countertops in Alpharetta

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Icestone Countertop (Moroccan Red)

 (Moroccan-Red) IceStone® is made from 75% recycled glass in a concrete matrix. IceStone products are the ideal choice for eco-friendly kitchen countertops. They're also a great option for backsplashes, bathrooms, vanities, bathroom dividers, tabletops, interior walls, and commercial flooring applications. Beautiful shower surrounds can be made with IceStone durable surface material. It can be shaped, cut, inlaid and mounted vertically or horizontally. While there are 20 standard colors available, the color palette is infinite. IceStone® durable surfaces are strong like granite, not as porous as marble and heat-resistant like stone. The chemical composition is benign and 99.5% inorganic making it a very safe material from the standpoint of toxicity and fire resistance. Third party testing results are available upon request. The fabrication, installation and maintenance of IceStone® surfaces follow essentially the same process as used with natural stone. Due to its high recycled content, IceStone® materials can be used for LEED® qualification. To qualify, the project must use materials with recycled content such that post-consumer content constitutes at least 10% of the total value of the materials in the project or combined post-consumer and post-industrial recycled content constitutes at least 20%. Using IceStone® products for countertops, wall coverings, flooring, bathroom dividers, shower stalls, greatly adds to the overall recycled content of the project. IceStone comes in 52.5" x 8' slabs that are 1.25" thick. Please call us for help with color selection and purchasing information. Icestone Style Gallery Icestone Maintenance If you would like an estimate, please click below, fill out the form and return it to us.

Ecofriendly Kitchens in Savannah  call 912-385-9740
Ecofriendly Kitchens in Knoxville   call 865-381-2090
Ecofriendly Kitchens in Birmingham   call 205-588-4282
Ecofriendly Kitchens in High Point   336-899-0606
Ecofriendly Kitchens in Destin   850-635-4012
Ecofriendly Kitchens in Atlanta   404-592-5597
Ecofriendly Countertops in Alpharetta   404-592-5597

 

Flooring Atlanta is launched by G&L Marble

G&L Marble announces the release of Atlanta marketing campaign and website

G&L Marble, a Georgia based supplier, quarrier and distributor of granite and natural stone tiles and slabs announced today the launching of their "Flooring Atlanta" marketing campaign. G&L Marble is a privately owned operation located in Winston, Georgia and has 90,000 square feet of warehouse space that stocks granite, marble, limestone, travertine, slate and onyx imported from all over the globe.

The Flooring Atlanta campaign will be a multimedia operation that will include ad placements in various media supported with online promotions including blogs, articles and other online strategies. The company will partner with online properties in Georgia such as HomePartnersAtlanta.com to market their tile flooring.

The website, www.flooringatlantaga.com will be an interactive web portal that makes it easy for consumers and businesses to learn about the many options available for granite and natural stone flooring in Atlanta, Georgia. The site will inform and promote the ever-changing colors, finishes, and sizes of stone available. The site will link directly to the G&L Marble inventory at www.GLMarble.com where visitors can search the actual company database. The site will also focus on promoting to Atlantans how the wide variety of flooring offered will give them optimal choice for bringing unique and long-lasting flooring qualities to their home. The campaign will show how granite is quarried directly from the earth and how its extreme hardness and mirror like finish make it ideal for floors. Flooring in Jacksonville

The site and campaign will be will be managed by Panorama Press, an Atlanta based marketing firm specializing in strategy, sponsorships and web development. "The primary objective of the Flooring Atlanta campaign is to inform the public and business in Atlanta and throughout Georgia that the showroom is stocked with natural stone flooring options including travertine, limestone, marble and granite," said Manuel Enrique "QuiQue" Lopez, spokesman for Panorama Press. "We want the Atlanta area consumer to know that the showroom also has on display a large variety of tiles, mosaics, and trim pieces for floors, walls, backsplashes, as well as for any existing or on-going commercial or residential project." Flooring in Destin

In addition to their Winston GA distribution facilities, G&L has 9 showrooms located in: Atlanta, AlpharettaFlooring in Alpharetta, and Savannah, GA; Destin Flooring in Destin and Jacksonville, FL Flooring in Jacksonville; High Point and Raleigh, NC; Birmingham, AL and Knoxville, TN.

G&L Marble owns and operates nine granite quarries in Namibia, Africa, along with a processing factory in South Africa. The quarries produce over 250 granite patterns in approximately 25 color categories that are processed into slabs and tiles at various factories and distributed throughout the United States, South Africa, and Europe.

The G&L Marble showroom in Atlanta is located in Midtown, Atlanta at 129 Armour Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30324. A second area showroom is located in the northern Atlanta suburb of Alpharetta Flooring in Alpharetta, at 8186 Industrial Place, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. For additional information, go to www.flooringatlantaga.com, email info@flooringatlantaga.com, or call 404-592-5597

 

Environmentally Friendly Beautiful Counter Tops

A counter top is a flat work surface in kitchens & food preparation areas. Commonly, cabinets are installed above and below. A counter top can be made from several different materials, such as stone, to wood, to plastic, to tiles, & even steel, among many others.

But because of the growing awareness for the environment, there are now materials for counter tops that are not only durable, but also great looking & eco friendly. So if you’re searching for a new counter top and are leaning towards materials that are a little kinder on the environment than laminate or stone, there are now plenty of options available that are made from recycled products, can be recycled at end-of-life — or are both recycled and recyclable — or are made from renewable resources.

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Here are some of the greener counter top alternatives:

1. Stainless steel – On the average, Stainless steel counter tops consist of 75% recycled steel & can contain up to 100% recycled content. They emit no volatile organic compounds (VOCs), are non-porous and antibacterial. However, they do show fingerprints & scratch easily.

2. Recycled glass – There are many recycled glass counter tops on the market nowadays. Each kind has their own special charm.

3. BioGlass – This material is of 100% recyclable and recycled glass. It is available in 6 natural colors and can be used for backsplashes or counter tops.

4. Alkemi – Alkemi counter tops are made from 35% “fine flake aluminum milling scrap” a post-industrial waste products. You can choose from 3 different surface treatments (textured, classic and honed) and twelve colors.

5. Paperstone – Paperstone counter tops are created from either 100% post-consumer office paper or 100% post-consumer cardboard integrated with a non-petroleum based resin. It can be used for as kitchen & bathroom counter tops and comes in a variety of colours.

6. IceStone – This is made in Brooklyn, New York. This product has a surface twice as durable as marble, because it uses 100% glass which is otherwise bound for landfill, mixed with concrete. Like a stone product, it has to be sealed on a regular basis. You can get it in several colours. By Jessica Hendrich

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